The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Congressional Team Lead for legislative issues and manage the daily management of tasks for the Deputy Chief of Staff Operations (DCS/A3) to actively managing the team that provides substantive review and analysis of congressional legislation and policy by executing legislative processes affecting Air Force Operations.

Duties

Plan, organize and direct the activities of Deputy Chief of Staff Operations (DCS/A3) Congressional and Workflow staff and provide guidance and direction to them regarding the policies, processes, and methods supporting task management and congressional requirements. Review and analyze hearing proceedings, committee reports, transcripts, bills, amendments, report language, floor action, and appropriation acts and provides senior Air Force leaders with summaries of A3 operational impacts. Routinely analyze draft guidelines from Congress and Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) for potential changes in requirements or processes for assigned programs. Represent the organization at high level meetings and briefings within the Air Staff, Secretariat, Department of Defense (DoD), and other agencies pertaining to assigned programs and/or projects. Lead teams and working groups of cross functional disciplines engaged in developing and recommending proposals and implementation plans.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guide
• This position is centrally managed by the Operations Career Field team. Travel and relocation expenses will be paid.
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret Clearance.
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
• May be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
• Incentive for prior non-federal work experience or active duty uniformed service for determining leave accrual rate is being offered.
• Disclosure of Political Appointments is required
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Group Standard for Administrative & Management Positions SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level (or other equivalent pay systems) in federal service which equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of the position. Specialized experience is experience assisting with legislative issues; providing substantive review and analysis of congressional legislation and policies by executing legislative processes affecting various organizations; and providing guidance and direction to personnel regarding the policies, processes and methods of corresponding to congressional inquiries. To view additional qualification requirements, click on the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0300/management-and-program-analysis-series-0343/ KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Knowledge in operations programs (including but not limited to, oversight for air and cyberspace operations, training, and sourcing of related capabilities and personnel to support operations, Global Force Management, and rated/non-rated aircrew management) and their functional requirements. 2. Knowledge of a wide range of principles, practices, and quantitative and qualitative evaluative techniques used in program analysis to identify, evaluate, resolve, and present issues or problems to isolate discrepancies or identify trends that directly impact on the agency's budgeting and legislative strategies which are critical to obtaining the resources required to conduct agency operations, and knowledge of the organization, interrelationships, mission, roles, and functions. 3. Knowledge of legislative processes, products, terminology, and guidance documents, and other pertinent legislation and knowledge to formulate and coordinate an organization's position and policy on legislation. 4. Knowledge of programming, planning and execution methodologies, including working knowledge of congressional protocol, procedures, administrative and security requirements inherent in both the legislative process and the corporate structure support of Planning, Programming and Budgeting Execution (PPBE). 5. Skill in analyzing and coordinating legislative proposals recommended by other military and civilian departments; executive management and leadership skills to manage, plan, organize, mentor, motivate, and direct teammates and organization in congressional concepts, processes and requirements to effectively complete assignments and skilled in using Task Management Tool (TMT) (or civilian equivalent), along provided Microsoft Office and Office 365 tools. 6. Skill to plan, organize, and direct team study work and to negotiate effectively with management to accept and implement recommendations, where the proposals involve substantial agency resources, require extensive changes in established procedures, or may be in conflict with the desires of the activity studied; and handle stress created by critical and short deadlines and/or fast turnarounds with workload consisting of overlapping, multiple, complex and some ambiguous taskings and projects, and a high volume of incoming phone calls and emails. 7. Ability to communicate orally and in writing to effectively communicate complex programming, budgeting and legislative concepts clearly, concisely and tactfully to audiences with widely varying degrees of familiarity with the subject matter. Expert ability to articulate related programs and policy positions to congressional staff members and senior leaders. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address HQ USAF and Support Elements - Pentagon 1720 Air Force Pentagon Washington, DC 20330 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]